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Instant Pot Masala Curry Goat

Instant Pot Masala Curry Goat

It’s the holiday season and no one wants to spend hours in the kitchen, even me. As a result, this instant pot curry masala curry goat was born. There is always the special homemade bread and ham, egg or cheese for breakfast. When it comes [continue reading]

Trini Stewed Pork | Stewed Pork Belly

Trini Stewed Pork | Stewed Pork Belly

In this recipe for stewed pork, small pieces are stewed in the traditional Caribbean stewed fashion with the browning of sugar. The pork is well seasoned and marinated with pre-made green seasoning and other fresh herbs including oregano and pudina(broad lead thyme). After marinating, the [continue reading]

Cousin Maria’s Extra Cheesy Macaroni Pie | Baked Mac and Cheese

Cousin Maria’s Extra Cheesy Macaroni Pie | Baked Mac and Cheese

My Cousin Maria makes the best macaroni pie! This is her extra cheesy version which she brings to every family get together. I made it a few months ago to take to a fall pumpkin festival as I thought it would be a perfect addition [continue reading]

Turmeric Chicken with Tomatoes

Turmeric Chicken with Tomatoes

Turmeric chicken with tomatoes is my go-to easy and delicious chicken recipe that I can eat every day without any guilt. They say necessity is the mother of invention. One day I realized I had no curry powder left but wanted to make a dish [continue reading]

Daughter’s Favorite Butter Chicken

Daughter’s Favorite Butter Chicken

Butter chicken and paratha is one of my daughter’s favorite meals. I make it for her every time she visits from college. Nothing says home like a mom’s cooking and she thoroughly enjoys it. This butter chicken recipe is very creamy and flavorful. I start [continue reading]

CURRY CHICKEN WITH PIGEON PEAS

CURRY CHICKEN WITH PIGEON PEAS

Trini Curry chicken with pigeon peas is a family favorite. In this simple recipe, the curry powder, cumin and the abundance of fresh herbs make it not only delicious but also super healthy! What to eat with Curry Chicken with pigeon peas? This dish is [continue reading]

Cow Heel and Pig Tail Soup

Cow Heel and Pig Tail Soup

    It’s soup Saturday and I am in the kitchen about to make a pot of cowheel and pigtail soup. Cow heel is also referred to as cow foot soup. The pig tails in this soup is not salted. I love the gelatinous feel [continue reading]

Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie is one of my absolute favorite comfort foods. It is traditionally made with ground lamb, but can be made with any type of ground meat, including chicken, beef, or turkey. Just adjust the seasonings, as lamb will pack more flavor than any other [continue reading]

LAZY WIFE INSTANT POT LAMB PILAF

LAZY WIFE INSTANT POT LAMB PILAF

This lamb pilaf recipe is inspired by my biryani recipe but much simpler. Pieces of lamb are pressure cooked with an array of delicious spices to save time. The flavors penetrate deep into the meat and a flavorful stock is created. Once the lamb is [continue reading]

Sada Aloo (Stewed Potatoes)

Sada Aloo (Stewed Potatoes)

Sada aloo or stewed potatoes was a favorite growing up back in Trinidad. With such simple basic pantry ingredients, I can see why it was so easy to put together. I am sure this dish saved dinners many a times for my mom. Nowadays, I [continue reading]